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Julian Menjivar | July 23, 2018
I was inspired to write this piece from a conversation I had with my parents. I’ve always trusted their wisdom, and most of their experiences and stories have served me well in my life. We share similarities, yet we also have our own differences, some more evident than others. The particular conversation that came to mind was about the way I present myself. We argued about how what one wears, how one acts, and how the ways in which one is perceived matter a great deal in any culture and almost all of society. I found some points unjustifiable and illogical, yet I could also understand the perspective of my parents.

Julian Menjivar | February 26, 2018
Once upon a time, there was an age of innocence, when beautiful fantasies of love and adoration blossomed. And love was everywhere–from displays of affection by our primary caregivers and friends to the billboard signs announcing the romantic comedy/drama of the year. Love was in the air, and all around us. As we grew older, the meaning of love got complicated. Then, in a beautiful chaotic motion, so too did our understanding of the concept.

Julian Menjivar | November 30, 2017
While Netflix has a few interesting original productions, there is one that pushes the boundary, tests our comfort zones and heads in a different direction. Netflix’s Big Mouth is an animated series about puberty and sexuality as experienced by young tweens, teens and adults. It is a show that is awkward, fun, disturbing and confusing, yet gives a narrative that advocates for sex positivity, and views puberty as a natural and, frankly, much needed topic for open discussion.